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Meridian Community College recognizes scholastic achievements by publishing the President's and Dean’s lists after the completion of the fall and . . .

Bible Verse

46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, — Luke . . .

Church News

Sunday, May 31 We, the St. John United Methodist Church, cordially invite you and your church family to our LEAP . . .

Phillip Keith Warren

It is with profound sadness that we announce that Phillip Keith Warren, 52, of Vero Beach, Florida, went to Heaven . . .

Bobcats fight off elimination three times, but fall short of national title hopes

Jones College survived one elimination game Sunday afternoon before its postseason run finally came to an end Sunday night at . . .

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Alleged Shooting at Sheriff Chancelor’s Quitman Home
By BELINDA ALLEN
Fri,05/29/26-4:00PM , 1,745 Reads
Just before midnight on Saturday, May 23, Sheriff Anthony Chancelor radioed in and reported that he heard someone fire off 5-6 shots outside his home on Betty Circle in Quitman.
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Pause and Remember
By GLENN LAFFERTY
Fri,05/29/26-6:00PM , 1,340 Reads
Growing up in a military family causes Memorial Day to just hit differently. This holiday invites us to pause and remember. Beyond cookouts, parades, and long weekends, this day carries the sacred weight of sacrifice. It reminds us that freedom is costly and that many men and women gave their lives so others could live in peace.
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Sheriff, Board of Supervisors, and the Jail
By BELINDA ALLEN
Sat,05/30/26-10:00AM , 1,172 Reads
There has been some confusion as to the relationship between the Sheriff and Board of Supervisors and who enforces the grand jury report of the jail.

The Clarke County Board of Supervisors (BOS) does not have any authority over the Sheriff.

The Sheriff is hired by the voters of each county.
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Be racially fair with redistricting
Wed,05/27/26-1:34PM , 981 Reads 18,866 Statewide
When Mississippi lawmakers take up redistricting, whether that be in a special session this year or during the 2027 regular session, they should keep this objective in mind: Don’t do anything that gets the state sued.
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Quitman, 39355, MS

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Current Temp

89°F

Sunny

Chance of Rain: 60%
Max Temp: 93°F
Min Temp: 72°F
Feels Like: 97°F
Dew Point: 72°F
Humidity: 100%
Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Sunset: 7:56 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: NW
Wind Gust: 9 mph
Sky Cover: 29%
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 72°F
Moon Rise: 9:32 PM
Moon Set: 6:25 AM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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